Democracy in Lebanon Establishes Web Presence

April 27, 2005 --

To celebrate the liberation of Lebanon from foreign military
occupation, DEMOCRACY IN LEBANON launches its website and dedicates it to
the memory of the fallen martyrs and the heroism and unity of the Lebanese
People. It can be found at
www.democracyinlebanon.org. The site has a simple and uncluttered
design. It loads quickly, and it contains a wealth of information and
documents relevant to the cause of democracy and peace in Lebanon.

"Democracy in Lebanon" is an
independent, nongovernmental grass-root movement dedicated to promoting
the democratic potential of the Lebanese People in an open and
decentralized society. An all volunteer coalition of Lebanese
organizations and individuals with various religious, educational and
social backgrounds working to promote Peace, Democracy and Prosperity
in Lebanon.

The "Democracy in Lebanon" family of organizations consists of
three entities: the Center for Democracy in Lebanon (primarily focuses on
policy, strategy, education and advocacy on important national issues), Citizens for Democracy
in Lebanon (primarily educates voters on the positions,
records, views, and qualifications of public officials or candidates for public office)
and DemocracyinLebanon.org (primarily helps members get acquainted with
officials or candidates who reflect our values).

Democracy in Lebanon supports,
strengthens and enhances the aspiration of the Lebanese People to be
governed by a secular and democratic government of their own. Working to
find solutions for political, economical and social problems facing the
Lebanese society, its mission is to conceptualize, develop, and implement
public policies to:
1) protect the Lebanese People's right to live in a free and democratic
society and to be represented by a government of the people,
2) preserve and enhance freedoms of expression, freedom of association and
freedom of worship,
3) defend the citizen's right to privacy and open access to government,
4) alert the citizens to developing situations, raise their awareness
about the consequences of policies and engage them to act when their
action is needed, and
5) advance other democratic values in a new and increasingly integrated
and interactive society.

The website will regularly publish
editorials and educated opinions by its members or invited guests, and
will host an open forum for debate and discussions dealing with the issues
of peace, democracy and prosperity in Lebanon.

In the near future, the Center for
Democracy in Lebanon (CDL) will announce on the internet the details of a
prized writing contest among the Lebanese youths. The topics will cover
issues of importance to the mission of the CDL.

--------------------------------"Democracy in Lebanon" is an independent, nongovernmental
grass-root movement dedicated to promoting the democratic potential of the
Lebanese People in an open and decentralized society.